📅 Your Event Lineup for Jul 16

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The Second City e.t.c.’s 43rd Revue: Grinning From Fear to Fear

$15.50 - $19  $31 - $38

Wed, Jul 17 | Fri, Jul 19 and 22 more

The Second City E.T.C. - Chicago, IL

Come see The Second City e.t.c.’s brand new 43rd Revue, titled Grinning From Fear to...

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The Second City: After Hours

$9  $18

Fri, Jul 19 | Sat, Jul 20 and 12 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

Stay up late with The Second City as they bring you their latest and greatest with After Hours...

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Whose Line Is It Saturday

COMP  $5

Sat, Jul 20 | Sat, Jul 27 and 5 more

Logan Square Improv - Chicago, IL

Whose Line Is It Saturday is a weekly improv comedy show featuring Chicago improvisers...

Improv Brunch

$24.50  $49

Sun, Jul 28 | Sun, Aug 04 and 4 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

Sundays are tough for everybody. With the work week looming in less than 24 hours, it can...

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Laugh Factory Chicago

COMP  $17

Fri, Jul 19 | Fri, Jul 26

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

Named the No. 1 Comedy Club in the country by USA Today, the Laugh Factory regularly hosts...

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The Second City’s Improv Comedy Hour

$9  $18

Mon, Jul 22 | Mon, Jul 29 and 4 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

The Second City’s Improv Comedy Hour (it’s more than an hour, but that’s...

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Saturday Night Standup Comedy at Laugh Factory Chicago

COMP  $17

Sat, Jul 20 | Sat, Jul 27

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

We have searched the entire city of Chicago and have compiled the greatest lineup of stand...

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Drunk Shakespeare

$15 - $45  $39 - $79

Wed, Jul 17 | Thu, Jul 18 and 121 more

The Lounge at The Lion - Chicago, IL

A self-proclaimed “drinking club with a Shakespeare problem,” the merry members...

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She the People

$13  $26

Sun, Jul 21 | Thu, Jul 25 and 10 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

The women of Second City bet you 72 cents on the dollar you’ll fall head over heels for ...

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Same Time Next Door

$5  $10

Wed, Aug 14 | Wed, Aug 21 and 1 more

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

Same Time Next Door is a comedy show that happens in close quarters.Watch as the comedians...

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The Best Of Second City: Late Night Edition

$9  $18

Thu, Jul 18 | Thu, Jul 25 and 2 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

The Second City is a legendary Chicago comedy company, founded in 1959, that has produced...

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The Showcase: New and Experimental Magic

$15  $30

Tue, Jul 16 | Tue, Jul 23 and 1 more

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

The Chicago Magic Lounge proudly presents their newest production, The Showcase. This new...

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Chicago’s Best Stand-Up

COMP  $17

Tue, Jul 16 | Thu, Jul 18 and 7 more

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

Head over to the world-famous Laugh Factory and see what makes Chicago the funniest city on...

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Second City’s Algorithm Nation or the Static Quo

$19  $38

Fri, Jul 19 | Sat, Jul 20 and 2 more

The Second City Mainstage Theatre - Chicago, IL

The Second City’s Mainstage is where comedy legends are made. For decades the troupe has...

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Suited Comedy

$7.50  $15

Fri, Jul 19

The Revival - Chicago, IL

The flyest show in LA is now the flyest show in the Midwest! Suited Comedy is taking the...

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Nita’s Dinner Club

$24  $40

Fri, Jul 19 | Fri, Jul 26

Nita's Gumbo - Country Club Hills, IL

Live up your Friday nights with adult BET comedy and Southern cooking. Come dine in at...

Ragnarok Axe Throwing Chicago

$24  $34

Any Available Date Through December 31, 2019 (Reserve in Advance)

Fine Arts Building - Chicago, IL

Nothing says active entertainment more than chucking axes on a night out with family,...

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The Nasty Show

COMP  $17

Sat, Jul 20 | Sat, Jul 27

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

If you’re looking for good, clean fun… you’d better steer clear of The...

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Comedians You Should Know

COMP  $8

Wed, Jul 17 | Wed, Jul 24 and 1 more

Timothy O'Toole's - Chicago, IL

If you’re tired of the same old jokes you’ve heard before, you can catch...

Chicago Cupcakes & Ice Cream Tour

$25  $50

Good for Any Available Date Through October 3, 2019

Water Tower Place - Chicago, IL

Take a cupcake crawl on the famed Magnificent Mile. This is where all the great cupcake...

Chicago Donuts & Sweets Walk

$20 - $25  $50

Any Available Saturday at 11:00am or Sunday at 1:00pm Through September 11, 2019 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Chicago Ave. - Chicago, IL

Take a donut stroll on the famed Magnificent Mile. Try all the great donut spots in...

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Nerd-Lesque

COMP  $5

Thu, Jul 25 | Thu, Aug 08 and 6 more

Headquarters Beercade - River North - Chicago, IL

Indulge both your nerdy and your naughty sides with Nerd-Lesque at Headquarters Beercade...

Famous Chicago Food Walk

$18 - $25  $60

Any Available Saturday or Sunday Through October 3, 2019 at 1:00pm (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Chicago Cultural Center - Chicago, IL

The Famous Chicago Food walk showcases all of the foods you’ve come to love that were...

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The Second City’s Legendary Laughs

$15.50  $31

Sat, Jul 20 | Sat, Jul 27 and 5 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

Put politics aside for a night and focus on having fun as The Second City presents Legendary...

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Pimprov

$7.50  $15

Fri, Jul 19 | Fri, Jul 26 and 5 more

CIC Theater - Chicago, IL

It’s not hard out here for a Pimprov at Chicago’s Chemically Imbalanced...

Wrigley Neighborhood Food Walk

$20 - $25  $60

Any Available Saturday or Sunday Through October 3, 2019 at 1:00pm (Reserve in Advance)

Wrigley Field - Chicago, IL

Take a stroll through Wrigleyville, home of the Chicago Cubs and the landmark Wrigley...

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Music & Magic

$7.50  $15

Mon, Jul 22 | Mon, Jul 29 and 9 more

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

Kick off your workweek with a little sleight-of-hand, some jazz, a side of stage magic and...

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Open Mic Comedy Night at Laugh Factory Chicago

COMP  $17

Tue, Jul 23 | Tue, Jul 30

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

FREE ENTRY WITH EVENTBRITE RESERVATION! Join us every Tuesday at 9:30pm for some hot open...

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Blue Man Group Chicago

$39.75  $91.65

Fri, Jul 19 | Sat, Jul 20 and 10 more

Briar Street Theatre - Chicago, IL

Blue Man Group will rock your world, blow your mind and unleash your spirit. Leave your...

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Afterglow

$20  $40

Sat, Jul 20 | Sun, Jul 21 and 3 more

The Buena at Pride Arts Center - Chicago, IL

AFTERGLOW is a raw 90-minute play exploring the emotional, intellectual, and physical...

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Sean Masterson – Timeless Magic

$17.50  $35

Wed, Jul 17 | Wed, Jul 24 and 10 more

Chicago Magic Lounge - Chicago, IL

Sean Masterson’s Timeless Magic is a magic show interwoven with the story of the souvenir...

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Steamworks: The Musical

$12  $24

Fri, Jul 19 | Fri, Jul 26 and 2 more

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

The Annoyance Theatre is proud to bring back the summertime hit, Steamworks: The Musical...

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MC Hammer’s House Party

$20 - $60  $41.43 - $98.59

Thu, Jul 25

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL

Known for much more than just parachute pants, stutter-steps and Rick James samples, the...

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Hamilton: The Exhibition

$25 - $39.50  Hot Ticket

Wed, Jul 17 | Thu, Jul 18 and 37 more

Northerly Island - Chicago, IL

Alexander Hamilton’s remarkable story inspired millions of Americans. Now, you can see it...

Chicago Artisan Market

COMP - $15  $8 - $25

Sun, Jul 21

Morgan MFG - Chicago, IL

The artisanal movement is all about authenticity and hand craftsmanship, and producing...

Broadway in Chicago 5-Show Season Package

$99.50 - $194.50  $236 - $271

Select Wednesday Matinees: September 10, 2019 - January 3, 2021 and 6 more

James M. Nederlander Theatre - Chicago, IL

Broadway In Chicago has got a blockbuster 2019-2020 season lined up, and you can make sure...

Chicago Pizza Tour

$18 - $25  $60

Any Available Saturday or Sunday Through October 3, 2019 at 1:00pm (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Chicago Ave. - Chicago, IL

Explore Chicago’s River North neighborhood with an expert tour guide while tasting...

Nelly & TLC

$20 - $55  $37.44 - $78.43

Sun, Aug 18

Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL

Nelly knows how to get the party started, and TLC will keep it going, when the two...

Chicago Riverwalk Tour With Chocolate, Drinks and Food

$34 - $35  $85

Good Any Sunday Through October 3, 2019 at 4:00pm (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Daley Center - Chicago, IL

Winding through the Chicago Loop, the Chicago River has been an integral part of the growth...

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SHE-ZAM: A Superheroine Comedy

$10  $20

Sat, Jul 20 | Sat, Jul 27 and 1 more

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

SHE-ZAM! follows our fearless superherione and outrageous villain from their origins to...

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Wine Fest on the Beach

$20 - $35  $50

Fri, Sep 13

Shore Club - Chicago, IL

Raise a toast to another Windy City summer with a wine-tasting event at Lake Shore...

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Wine Riot 2.0

$40  $65

Fri, Sep 13 | Sat, Sep 14

Revel Fulton Market - Chicago, IL

If you’re looking for a completely unpretentious — and fun — wine tasting event, ...

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Tuesday Night Sunset Cocktail Cruise

$12  $25

Tue, Aug 06 | Tue, Aug 13 and 1 more

The Mystic Blue - Chicago, IL

After a hard Tuesday’s work, you deserve to hit the hottest happy hour in town, which...

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Now & Then

$25  $50

Wed, Jul 17 | Thu, Jul 18 and 26 more

Pride Arts Center - Chicago, IL

Some romances are so grand that it takes six actors and 18 original songs to tell the full...

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Southern Gothic

$60 - $75  $80 - $100

Sat, Jul 20 | Sun, Jul 21 and 13 more

Windy City Playhouse South - Chicago, IL

Think of Southern Gothic as a live soap opera that unfolds inside a model home showroom. We...

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94.7 WLS Attack of the ’80s

$19.85  $54.25

Thu, Aug 08

Aragon Ballroom - Chicago, IL

94.7 WLS is bringing you an incredible night of all your favorite ’80s bands at...

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Selfie Schtick: A Comedy of Social Media

$10  $20

Fri, Jul 19 | Fri, Jul 19 and 12 more

Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Social media has become a necessary part of our daily lives. I mean, did you even eat if...

Sunday Night Standup Comedy

COMP  $17

Sun, Jul 21 | Sun, Jul 28 and 1 more

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

We have searched the entire city of Chicago and have compiled the greatest lineup of stand...

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USA Today Wine & Food Experience

$32.50  $65

Sat, Nov 16

The United Club at Soldier Field - Chicago, IL

Join your fellow foodies at the United Club at Soldier Field for the USA Today Wine &...

Pontoon Boat Rentals

$151 - $251.50  $303 - $503

Good Any Available Date From May 25-October 1, 2019

Corporate Tailgate and Boat Rentals Dock - Chicago, IL

Nothing says “summer” like going for a cruise on a pontoon boat with some...

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2019 Chicago Craft Beer Festival

$10 - $39  $40 - $50

Sat, Jul 20 | Sun, Jul 21

West Lakeview - Wrigleyville - Chicago, IL

The phenomenon that is craft beer shows no sign of slowing. With Illinois alone home to...

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Thursday Night Sunset & Happy Hour Cruise

COMP - $20  $25

Thu, Aug 01 | Thu, Aug 08

Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

The weekend is almost here, so you might as well start partying… Celebrate with a...

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Booze Your Own Adventure

$5  $10

Sat, Jul 20 | Sat, Jul 27 and 5 more

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

Everything you loved as a kid is always more fun when you throw alcohol in the mix: musical...

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Late Nite Catechism

$15.50  $31

Sun, Jul 21 | Sat, Jul 27 and 11 more

Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL

This is no easygoing modern Sunday school; this is OG religion. Late Nite Catechism is a...

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Booze Cruises on Lake Michigan

$20 - $35  $50

Sat, Aug 03 | Sat, Aug 03 and 11 more

Yacht Party Chicago at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

Yacht Party Chicago invites you to set sail aboard the Anita Dee II on Lake Michigan at...

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Felt

COMP  $8

Wed, Jul 17 | Wed, Jul 24 and 21 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

You may have seen an improv show, and you may have seen a puppet show, but have you ever...

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Minefaire

$34.99 - $89.99  Hot Ticket

Sat, Sep 21 | Sun, Sep 22

Schaumburg Convention Center - Schaumburg, IL

Delve into the blocky world of Minecraft, the worldwide video game phenomenon, as Minefaire...

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Devil’s Daughter

COMP  $5

Tue, Jul 16 | Tue, Jul 23 and 1 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

Improv comedy reaches new heights when placed within the structure known as the Harold, a...

Chicago Underground Pedway Tour With Food, Chocolate & Wine

$20 - $25  $50

Good for Any Thur. or Fri. Tour Through October 3, 2019 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Daley Center - Chicago, IL

The underground Chicago Walk is a tour through Chicago’s pedway, a little-known...

Santa’s Village

$18.99  $26.99

Good For Any Day Between April 27th - October 27th, 2019

Santa's Village Azoosment Park - East Dundee, IL

Santa’s Village in East Dundee has all the fun you can handle: tons of cool rides,...

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The Wizard of Oz

$18 - $29  $24 - $38

Thu, Jul 18 | Fri, Jul 19 and 13 more

Chicago Shakespeare Theater - at the Courtyard... - Chicago, IL

Take an unforgettable, 75-minute journey down the Yellow Brick Road to the magical land of...

Slightly Stoopid

$25  $52.80

Sun, Jul 21

Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island - Chicago, IL

Reggae-rockers Slightly Stoopid are the legendary Long Beach band Sublime built for a new...

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Laugh Out Loud Improv Schaumburg

$10  $20

Sat, Jul 20 | Sat, Jul 20 and 10 more

Laugh Out Loud Theater - Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

The show is guaranteed to be hilarious and new every time Laugh Out Loud Theater performs We...

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Grindr The Opera

$20  $40

Thu, Jul 18 | Fri, Jul 19 and 5 more

The Buena at Pride Arts Center - Chicago, IL

Grindr The Opera puts the most notorious gay hook-up app into the exaggerated world of...

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Monday Night Sunset Happy Hour Cruise

COMP - $20  $25

Mon, Jul 22 | Mon, Jul 29 and 2 more

Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

There aren’t many cities more beautiful than Chicago in the summer, and on this...

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Late Night Booze Cruises With Included Buffet

$20 - $35  $50

Fri, Aug 02 | Sat, Aug 03 and 3 more

Yacht Party Chicago at Navy Pier - Chicago, IL

Take your night out onto the water aboard a luxury yacht. Soak up the sparkling lights of...

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Back in the Day

$17.50  $35

Thu, Jul 18 | Fri, Jul 19 and 5 more

Chopin Theatre - Chicago, IL

This House Music dancesical follows the Northside Chicago dance crew, The All Stars and...

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Fire & Beer

$6  $12

Sat, Jul 20 | Sat, Jul 27 and 13 more

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

You never know what to expect at an improv comedy show. That’s because every joke,...

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Fudge

$6  $12

Tue, Jul 16 | Tue, Jul 23 and 1 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

Fudge is an evening of comedy and music brought to you by the independent improv team...

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Johnny Mathis: The Voice of Romance Tour

$59  $92.98

Sat, Jul 27

Rosemont Theatre - Rosemont, IL

Barbra Streisand may have said it best: “There are a number of good singers, a...

Chicago Pizza & Beer Tour

$34 - $42.50  $100

Good Any Sat or Sun at 2:00pm Through October 3, 2019 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Daley Center - Chicago, IL

Explore the trendy River North neighborhood while discovering some of Chicago’s best...

Chicago’s Haunted History & Ghost Tour

$12.50  $25

Good for Any Available Saturday or Sunday at 7:00pm Through October 3, 2019 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Clark Street Bridge - Chicago, IL

The tour starts off at the beloved Garrett’s popcorn. Guests will receive a treat bag...

Chicago Riverwalk to Chinatown Boat Tour

$42.50  $85

Any Saturday Through October 3, 2019

American Walks - Clark Street Bridge - Chicago, IL

Take a boat and walking tour along the Chicago River while indulging in tasty treats along...

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Winter’s Jazz Club

$7.50 - $12.50  $15 - $25

Tue, Jul 16 | Tue, Jul 16 and 80 more

Winter's Jazz Club - Chicago, IL

As Wynton Marsalis put it, “Jazz music is America’s past and its potential,...

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The Penis Talk Show

$18  $25

Tue, Jul 16

The Buena at Pride Arts Center - Chicago, IL

Cue jokes about getting a “rise” out of the audience … The Penis Talk Show...

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The Best of The Second City

$13  $26

Tue, Jul 16 | Wed, Jul 24 and 2 more

UP Comedy Club - Chicago, IL

Legendary Chicago comedy company The Second City has produced some of the world’s...

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Hitch*Cocktails

$10  $20

Fri, Jul 19 | Fri, Jul 26 and 5 more

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

It all starts off with an audience suggestion in the improv play Hitch*Cocktails, where...

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Comic Alonzo Bodden

$11  $22

Fri, Aug 09 | Fri, Aug 09 and 3 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Join Alonzo Bodden for an evening of, as he puts it, “cynically good-natured”...

Mobster & Crime Tour

$10 - $12.50  $25

Good for Any Available Friday or Saturday Through October 3, 2019 at 7:00pm (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Clark Street Bridge - Chicago, IL

Take a spooky stroll through the once-rough downtown Chicago streets during this Mobster...

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Comedian Chris Hardwick

$16.50  $33

Fri, Sep 13 | Fri, Sep 13 and 2 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Chris Hardwick is a comedian, actor, TV host, author, writer, producer and podcaster whose...

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Tuesday Night Sunset & Happy Hour Cruise

COMP - $20  $25

Tue, Jul 30 | Tue, Aug 06

Chicago Cruise Events at DuSable Harbor - Chicago, IL

Work week got you down already? Take a break with a Tuesday night happy-hour cruise aboard...

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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show — Chicago

$69.95  $96.75

Sat, Jul 20 | Sat, Jul 27 and 2 more

Hilton Garden Inn - Chicago - Chicago, IL

Named the best show of its kind in Los Angeles and Denver for four years running, The...

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Miracle: A Musical 108 Years in the Making

$34 - $44  $59 - $69

Thu, Jul 18 | Thu, Jul 18 and 16 more

Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL

Remember way back in 2016, when Cubs fans who’d been bleeding blue for generations...

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The Armando Diaz Theatrical Experience Movement and Hootenany

$6  $12

Mon, Jul 22 | Mon, Jul 29 and 22 more

iO Theater - Chicago, IL

Chicago has long been known as a hotbed for creating comedy stars, and one of the main...

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Fifty Shades of Men

$15  $30

Fri, Aug 23

Stereo Nightclub - Chicago, IL

Rev up your girls’ night out or make your best friend’s bachelorette party a...

Sweet Chicago Dessert Walk

$20 - $25  $50

Good for Any Sunday @ 11:00am or Thursday @ 6:00pm Tour Through October 3, 2019 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Daley Center - Chicago, IL

Indulge your sweet tooth with fresh baked pastries, specialty coffees and hot chocolate,...

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Teatro ZinZanni: Love, Chaos & Dinner

$89  $104 - $124

Thu, Jul 18 | Wed, Jul 24 and 3 more

Spiegeltent ZaZou - Cambria Hotel Chicago Loop - Chicago, IL

Teatro ZinZanni is a whirlwind of international cirque, comedy and cabaret served with a...

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City Winery Chicago

$9 - $27.50  $18 - $55

Wed, Jul 17 | Fri, Jul 19 and 6 more

City Winery Chicago - Chicago, IL

City Winery is a truly unique facility, combining a fully functioning winery with intimate...

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Comedian Taylor Tomlinson

$11  $22

Fri, Nov 01 | Fri, Nov 01 and 3 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Taylor Tomlinson started doing stand up comedy at just sixteen years old, when she realized...

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Emma

COMP - $20  $40

Thu, Jul 18 | Fri, Jul 19 and 8 more

Lifeline Theatre - Chicago, IL

After a successful experiment in matchmaking, Emma Woodhouse is convinced she can do no...

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Head Over Heels: The Musical

$28  $40

Thu, Jul 18 | Fri, Jul 19 and 7 more

Theater Wit - Chicago, IL

Head Over Heels is the fearlessly fresh new musical comedy from music legends The...

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The River

$15  $30

Thu, Jul 18 | Fri, Jul 19 and 6 more

Greenhouse Theater Center - Chicago, IL

BoHo is excited to introduce Chicago to The River, Jez Butterworth’s haunting and complex...

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Renée Taylor's My Life on a Diet

$31 - $33.50  $62 - $67

Wed, Jul 17 | Thu, Jul 18 and 7 more

North Shore Center for the Performing Arts - Skokie, IL

Although she’s had an impressive fifty-year career with Emmy wins and Oscar nominations,...

Taste of Lincoln Avenue

$16.50 - $20.50  $25 - $30

July 27, 2019 @ Two Wine Tasting Sessions and 1 more

2457 N Lincoln Ave - Chicago, IL

Although Taste of Lincoln Avenue began as a small neighborhood fundraiser, it has grown to...

Chicago Architecture Tour

$10 - $12.50  $25

Any Available Saturday at 11:00am Through September 11, 2019 (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Clark Street Bridge - Chicago, IL

Take a journey through the stunning streets of downtown Chicago with an expert tour guide,...

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The Mavericks with Special Guest Los Lobos

$36  $45

Fri, Jul 26

RiverEdge Park - Aurora, IL

The Mavericks continue to thrive with their party rock anthems and energetic shows that...

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Tuesday Late Night Stand-Up Comedy

COMP  $10

Tue, Jul 16 | Tue, Jul 23 and 5 more

Laugh Factory Chicago - Chicago, IL

We have searched the entire city of Chicago and have compiled the greatest lineup of stand...

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The Part Dog Show

$5  $10

Thu, Jul 18 | Thu, Jul 25 and 5 more

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

A fully improvised, unscripted, unrehearsed dramatic play worthy of the highest stages in...

Chicago Cocktail Crawl

$48 - $60  $120

Good for Any Sunday Through October 3, 2019 @ 2:00pm (Reserve in Advance)

American Walks - Daley Center - Chicago, IL

Don’t be sad because it’s Sunday and the weekend is drawing to a close —...

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Les Misérables

$75  $90 - $100

Tue, Jul 16 | Wed, Jul 17 and 5 more

Cadillac Palace Theatre - Chicago, IL

By popular demand, Cameron Mackintosh’s acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and...

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Monday Night Sunset Cocktail Cruise

$8 - $12  $25

Mon, Jul 22 | Mon, Jul 29 and 3 more

The Mystic Blue - Chicago, IL

The weekend may be over, but the party doesn’t have to stop. Head to Navy Pier after...

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This Dumb City

$7.50  $15

Fri, Jul 19 | Fri, Jul 26

Laugh Out Loud Chicago - Chicago, IL

Sure, we all remember when Michael Jordan and Al Capone invented the deep-dish pizza at...

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Fifty Shades Ladies Night Male Revue

$15  $30

Fri, Oct 18

Stereo Nightclub - Chicago, IL

Rev up your girls’ night out, give your BFF a bachelorette party or birthday...

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SinZation Male Revue

$21  $42

Sat, Jul 20 | Sat, Jul 27 and 22 more

The Apartment - Chicago, IL

Founded in 2004, Sinzation was created to provide a show in Chicago that wasn’t targeted at...

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Comedian Mike E. Winfield

COMP - $12.50  $25

Wed, Jul 17 | Thu, Jul 18 and 2 more

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

Mike E. Winfield can currently be seen in Brad Paisley’s Comedy Rodeo, a Netflix...

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Burlesque is More

$12  $24

Sat, Jul 20 | Sat, Jul 27 and 9 more

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

The ladies of the Annoyance are back again in a remount of the show that’s the perfect mix...

Louder Than Words: Rock, Power & Politics

$8 - $9  $14 - $18

Any Available Date From July 1-July 30, 2019

Museum of Broadcast Communications - Chicago, IL

The Epiphone that Lennon used on “Revolution,” Dylan’s handwritten lyrics...

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Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story

$20  $40

Thu, Aug 15

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre - Arlington Heights, IL

Buddy tells the true story of Buddy Holly’s meteoric rise to fame from the moment in 1957...

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Rock the Yacht: All White Midnight Party

$17.50  $35

Fri, Aug 23

Spirit of Chicago - Chicago, IL

Enjoy a night of breathtaking views, refreshing drinks and a fun and lively atmosphere on...

Chicago Sculpture & Art Tour

$10 - $12.50  $25

Any Sat Tour at 4:00pm Through October 3, 2019

American Walks - Chicago Cultural Center - Chicago, IL

Chicago is known for many things. We are known for our food, our brilliant architecture and...

Chicago Navy Pier Food Tour

$25  $60

Good for Any Saturday or Sunday Through October 3, 2019 @ 1:00pm (Reserve in Advance)

Navy Pier - Chicago, IL

The “Navy Pier Food Walk” is a food tour showcasing some of Chicago’s...

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Beyond Therapy

COMP - $17.50  $35

Thu, Jul 18 | Fri, Jul 19 and 18 more

Athenaeum Theatre Studio Three - Chicago, IL

The 2019 Christopher Durang Season continues with his wry farcical hit, Beyond Therapy....

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Comedian Harland Williams

$12  $24

Thu, Oct 10 | Fri, Oct 11 and 1 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Quirky Canadian Harland Williams left behind a career as a forest ranger to try stand-up...

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Sat  

Elizabeth Rex

$17.50  $35

Thu, Jul 18 | Fri, Jul 19 and 2 more

Austin Gardens - Oak Park, IL

One of them has nothing left to lose. The other is “Good Queen Bess” on the worst night of...

Thu  
Fri  
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A Kind of Love Story

$20  $40

Thu, Jul 25 | Fri, Jul 26 and 14 more

Oil Lamp Theater - Glenview, IL

This hilarious and heartfelt play both skewers and pays homage to the romantic comedy...

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Diamond Lil & The Pansy Crazy

COMP - $12.50  $20 - $25

Thu, Aug 08 | Fri, Aug 09 and 4 more

Berger Park - Coach House - Chicago, IL

We first took you to Rush street with At Mister Kelly’s of the 1950s/60s. Three Cat...

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The Spitfire Grill

$9 - $29  $19 - $39

Wed, Jul 17 | Thu, Jul 18 and 14 more

Stage 773 - Chicago, IL

When you’re fresh out of prison, getting hired as a waitress in a small-town grille...

Trapped in a Room With a Zombie

$21  $28

Any Available Date Through December 31, 2019 (Reserve 48 Hours in Advance)

Fine Arts Building - Chicago, IL

In this interactive experience, you’re trapped in a room — and a hungry zombie...

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Bible Bingo: An Act of Charity … in Two Acts

$15.50  $31

Fri, Jul 19 | Sat, Jul 20 and 11 more

Royal George Theatre - Chicago, IL

Late Nite Catechism has been a hit with Chicago audiences since 1993. Now you can graduate...

Sat  

The Magic Parlour

$49 - $69  $79 - $109

Sat, Jul 20 | Sat, Jul 27

Palmer House Hilton - Chicago, IL

An evening of classic close-up magic, The Magic Parlour features award-winning,...

Fri  

Oktoberfest on the Beach

$20 - $35  $50

Fri, Sep 27

Shore Club - Chicago, IL

Join fellow beer lovers at Shore Club on Chicago’s North Avenue beach for Oktoberfest...

Fri  
Sat  

Comedian Dusty Slay

$8.50  $17

Fri, Sep 27 | Fri, Sep 27 and 3 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Dusty was recently selected to be a New Face at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal....

Thu  

I Wanna Believe! An X-Files Parody Musical

$9  $18

Thu, Jul 18 | Thu, Jul 25

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

Agents Mulder and Scully are on the case! As a deadly dancing epidemic spreads among...

The Hanleys

$6  $12

Sun, Jul 21

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

The Hanleys are a typical American sitcom family that always seems to find themselves in...

Nite Brunch: A Variety Show

COMP  $10

Sun, Jul 21 | Sun, Jul 28 and 3 more

The Playground Theater - Chicago, IL

Nite Brunch makes up a fresh comic musical on the spot every week. The hilarious and...

Fri  

An Evening with Dionne Warwick

$17.50 - $25  $30 - $35

Fri, Aug 16

RiverEdge Park - Aurora, IL

Scintillating, soothing and sensual best describe the familiar and legendary voice of...

Thu  
Fri  
Sat  

Ada and the Engine

$17  $34

Thu, Jul 18 | Fri, Jul 19 and 9 more

The Artistic Home - Chicago, IL

As the British Industrial Revolution dawns, young Ada Byron Lovelace (daughter of the...

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Wed  
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MS. BLAKK FOR PRESIDENT

$30 - $37  $81 - $99

Tue, Jul 16 | Wed, Jul 17 and 5 more

Steppenwolf Upstairs Theatre - Chicago, IL

Meet America’s first drag queen presidential candidate, Ms. Joan Jett Blakk, as she...

Thu  

Comedian Pablo Rodriguez

$7.50  $15

Thu, Aug 15

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

A staple of the local stand-up scene, Pablo Rodriguez returns to the Chicago Improv stage...

Fri  
Sat  

Comedian Jeremy Hotz

COMP - $11  $22

Fri, Aug 02 | Fri, Aug 02 and 3 more

Chicago Improv of Schaumburg - Schaumburg, IL

Known as “Mr. Standing Ovation,” Canadian comic Jeremy Hotz has appeared on the ...

Thu  
Fri  

Comedian Shane Torres

COMP - $12.50  $25

Thu, Jul 25 | Fri, Jul 26 and 1 more

Zanies - Rosemont - Rosemont, IL

Shane Torres is a New York-based stand-up comedian, writer and actor originally from Fort...

Tue  
Wed  
Thu  

CATS

$23 - $70  $43 - $90

Tue, Jul 16 | Wed, Jul 17 and 9 more

James M. Nederlander Theatre - Chicago, IL

CATS, the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber, sweeps across the...

Wed  
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Sat  

The Recommendation

$60 - $75  $80 - $100

Wed, Jul 17 | Thu, Jul 18 and 21 more

Windy City Playhouse - Chicago, IL

Aaron Feldman arrives at college fully prepared with a charming personality, wealthy father...

Wed  
Fri  

Happy Hour Chasers Tasting

$12  $20

Wed, Jul 17 | Fri, Jul 19 and 3 more

Nita's Gumbo - Country Club Hills, IL

Taste the Chase. You’ll get a choice of flavored Long Island Teas (strawberry, green...

Wed  
Thu  
Fri  

Henry V

$17 - $22  $34 - $44

Wed, Jul 17 | Thu, Jul 18 and 1 more

Mayslake Peabody Estate - Oak Brook, IL

Nothing beats Shakespeare-Under-the-Stars, especially on the grounds of the historic...

Wed  

Tempel Lipizzans

$15  $30

Wed, Jul 17

Tempel Farms - Old Mill Creek, IL

Witness art and history come to life at one of our summer performances. From the playful...

Wed  

Welcome to the NRA

$7  $14

Wed, Jul 17 | Wed, Jul 24 and 1 more

The Annoyance Theatre & Bar - Chicago, IL

Welcome to the NRA: A Musical ’Bout Guns traces the Association from their post-Civil...

Thu  
Fri  
Sat  

Something Clean

$12.50 - $15  $25 - $30

Thu, Jul 18 | Fri, Jul 19 and 2 more

Richard Christiansen Theater - Chicago, IL

Sideshow Theatre Company and Rivendell Theatre Ensemble present Something Clean. Charlotte...

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Sat  

Macbeth

$10  $20

Thu, Jul 18 | Fri, Jul 19 and 2 more

Chicago Street Theatre - Valparaiso, IN

One of Shakespeare’s most powerful works presented in an intimate 129 seat theatre.

Thu  
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Sat  

The Drag Seed

$14  $28

Thu, Jul 18 | Fri, Jul 19 and 1 more

Mary's Attic at Hamburger Mary's - Chicago, IL

A tale of pronouns and crowns, The Drag Seed is a world premiere parody of the 1956...

 

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